Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 January 2023

Pupils enjoy a strong sense of community in this small and welcoming school. They treat each other with kindness. Pupils, including children in the early years, benefit from caring relationships with staff. Parents appreciate the strong support that staff provide. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to their concerns and worries. Bullying is rare, and leaders deal well with any incidents that do occur. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy. Pupils understand and appreciate the high expectations that staff set for them. Pupils cooperate well with each other and work hard in lessons. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils have access to a wide range of opportunities. These help pupils develop a sense of connection to their local community and an understanding of the wider world. For example, pupils fundraise for a range of charities and contribute to their local food bank. They enjoy regular visits to places of local historical and geographical interest. Pupils also learn about different religious festivals and take part in international projects. They recently talked with an African author and discussed the different ways of life in other countries.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, leaders' assessment systems do not enable teachers to identify what pupils have learned and remembered. This means that sometimes teachers do not help pupils to build upon their prior learning as well as they could. Leaders should refine their assessment systems so that teachers can clearly identify and address the gaps in pupils' long-term knowledge.

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